MariDog Field Notes

Daily observation template — 10 min max

Dog A Defender

Dog B Kineticist-Harmonizer

1 First Response to Novelty

New stimulus today (sound, person, object, context change). What happened in the first 30 seconds?

Freeze/scan Distance kept Eyes locked Body still Checked handler Approached Retreated Vocalized Positioned strategically

2 Recovery

After arousal peaked, how did they come back down? Which channel did they reach for first?

Found a spot Scanned until settled Self-regulated (environmental) Sought handler Motor discharge Slow wind-down Didn't fully recover

3 Handler Style Test

Did you try a Winters moment? (Boring, predictable, gave time to scan.) What shifted?

4 Notable Moment

Anything that surprised you, confirmed the R-Type, or would make a good story?

Could be Substack content

1 First Response to Novelty

Same stimulus as Dog A if possible. What happened in the first 30 seconds? Which system claimed priority — motor (K) or social check-in (H)?

Moved toward Physical investigation Checked handler first Handler then moved Moved then checked Body active Vocalized Froze Social referencing

2 Recovery

After arousal peaked, how did they come back down? Motor discharge (K) or social buffering (H)?

Motor discharge Sought handler contact Physical then social Social then physical Self-settled Slow wind-down Didn't fully recover

3 Handler Style Test

Did you try a Klopp-Summitt hybrid? (Structured activity delivered through connection.) What shifted?

4 Notable Moment

Anything that surprised you, confirmed the blend, or showed which R-Type dominated in context?

Could be Substack content

Same stimulus, different responses? Capture the contrast — this is your signature content move.

MariDog Field Notes